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Re: Melo Knocks Lin's Offer

I honestly don't understand what use it is for Melo to make a comment like that, other than to put pressure on the office to not re-sign Lin. Why go public with a statement like that? It just makes you look like a douche, whether it's true or not.

Re: Melo Knocks Lin's Offer

I hate it for Lin that he will be hated for getting a big paycheck but that is what someone payed him, he didnt demand it.

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??? He received an offer from Houston, talked to the Knicks who told him he'd match, then went back to Houston, told them the Knicks would match and had them make it higher. Not sure what's a demand vs hard-nosed negotiating but he asked for as much as he could get.

Nothing wrong with that - in the 3rd year of the deal he'll be getting at least 2X what he's worth and maybe more. If he can get that he should and I don't hold that against him. But Houston didn't pretend Lin was a dancer at a strip club and hurl money at him unasked.

Re: Melo Knocks Lin's Offer

I honestly don't understand what use it is for Melo to make a comment like that, other than to put pressure on the office to not re-sign Lin. Why go public with a statement like that? It just makes you look like a douche, whether it's true or not.

Carmello is a jealous and insecure basketball player. He secretly hated seeing Lin having success with the Knicks when he was injured. When you feel threatened, you want the person who makes you fell that way out of the picture

Re: Melo Knocks Lin's Offer

I am not sure if many of you watch Steven A Smith, but he brought up a few good points.

He said Lin's ego got out of control in NY and became a diva.

Lin, apparently, was about 85% ready to go in the Miami series but chose not to play because he didn't want to jeopardize his next contract with an injury.

Basically Lin was not a very popular player inside the locker room which, aside from the poison pill in year three, made it a question of whether or not to throw big jack at the guy when his teammates were questioning his heart and passion.

Re: Melo Knocks Lin's Offer

I am not sure if many of you watch Steven A Smith, but he brought up a few good points.

He said Lin's ego got out of control in NY and became a diva.

Lin, apparently, was about 85% ready to go in the Miami series but chose not to play because he didn't want to jeopardize his next contract with an injury.

Basically Lin was not a very popular player inside the locker room which, aside from the poison pill in year three, made it a question of whether or not to throw big jack at the guy when his teammates were questioning his heart and passion.

Stephen is an unpaid member of the Knicks organization... He would be in on the anti-Lin spin along with Melo and JR...

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Re: Melo Knocks Lin's Offer

People thinking Jeremy Lin is capable of making Carmello Anthony feel threatened are hilariously delusional and falling for the ESPN spin hype. The same hype that have people thinking Lin is even a feature piece for a team. He's not. Lin is not a quality starter. Carmello Anthony has a career full of success at every level of play from college championships, to never missing the playoffs, to gold medals. Jeremy Lin threatens Carmello Anthony in no way except public popularity, and even that will fade quick as he puts up lackluster performances on a bloating contract. I hope someone bumps this around the all star break with Lin averaging 12/5/5 (the last 5 being turnovers) while NY is battling for home court playoff seeding.

Re: Melo Knocks Lin's Offer

I am not sure if many of you watch Steven A Smith, but he brought up a few good points.

He said Lin's ego got out of control in NY and became a diva.

Lin, apparently, was about 85% ready to go in the Miami series but chose not to play because he didn't want to jeopardize his next contract with an injury.

Basically Lin was not a very popular player inside the locker room which, aside from the poison pill in year three, made it a question of whether or not to throw big jack at the guy when his teammates were questioning his heart and passion.

There is just no way that Lin wasn't popular inside the locker room. Granted, maybe there were things I couldn't tell by which those guys but they genuinely seemed to love playing with him. After months of star-driven iso-ball, they really seemed refreshed to have him around.

Re: Melo Knocks Lin's Offer

I think the delusions are funny. That makes it hilariously delusional.

On a tangential note that's not a correct usage for hyperbole, hyperbole is a great exaggeration that isn't meant to be taken seriously, such as, "Paul George can leap out of the building." No one really believes I think PG can do that, nor does anyone think he can, but it does evoke a strong image of PG jumping really, really high. That's hyperbole. ~the more you know.

As far as Melo's insecurities... based on what? More ESPN reporting? Is there any actual evidence he's an insecure man? Or are you using ESPN reporting to validate ESPN reporting? Surely I don't need to explain the problems with that, my man.

Re: Melo Knocks Lin's Offer

I think the delusions are funny. That makes it hilariously delusional.

On a tangential note that's not a correct usage for hyperbole, hyperbole is a great exaggeration that isn't meant to be taken seriously, such as, "Paul George can leap out of the building." No one really believes I think PG can do that, nor does anyone think he can, but it does evoke a strong image of PG jumping really, really high. That's hyperbole. ~the more you know.

As far as Melo's insecurities... based on what? More ESPN reporting? Is there any actual evidence he's an insecure man? Or are you using ESPN reporting to validate ESPN reporting? Surely I don't need to explain the problems with that, my man.

I have no proof that Melo is insecure, but its obvious that he didn't like Lin taking up any attention

Re: Melo Knocks Lin's Offer

I have no proof that Melo is insecure, but its obvious that he didn't like Lin taking up any attention

I think it's a combination of three things. Attention. Melo has owned Denver since he entered the league and never had another player challenge him for popularity. Yes, it's an ego thing. Second, Linsanity was driving some of the players insane, particularly dealing with Lin's Chinese posse. Not sure if there were racial issues there. Finally, I do think it was about money and his experience level. The guy landed a very big contract without proving a lot. Just a fraction of a short season where he played great...then he gets that contract offer. JR Smith pretty much spelled that out. I think many of them believe he got the deal simply because he's Chinese...and quite frankly that probably had something to do with it. It averages out at over 8M/yr for a guy who simply hasn't proven much.

Re: Melo Knocks Lin's Offer

WONDERFUL. now i can cheer for Lin. hope bulls not match asik and they dont go for dwight. lin-lamb-madchicken-white-d.mo rockets gona be favorite to watch and cheer in west this year. oh and lin over little prick cp3 in allstar west startingfive is gona be like cherry on cake.

Re: Melo Knocks Lin's Offer

Funny, I don't remember anyone complaining about Jerome James getting a huge contract after playing what, 10 semi-productive playoff games for Seattle.

Jerome had also played a few seasons at that point when he got his ridiculous contract. Lin has played basically 25 GAMES and got 25 million dollars for it.

Like I said a few weeks, has anyone EVER received as much money for such a small amount of work?

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Re: Melo Knocks Lin's Offer

Jerome had also played a few seasons at that point when he got his ridiculous contract. Lin has played basically 25 GAMES and got 25 million dollars for it.

Like I said a few weeks, has anyone EVER received as much money for such a small amount of work?

I'm sure plenty of players would if there weren't rookie salaries.

I'm sure Lin's going to go through an adjustment period where teams figure him out. Just like every sophomore in the game. But I also think he's talented and smart enough to adjust to their adjustments.

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Jerome had also played a few seasons at that point when he got his ridiculous contract. Lin has played basically 25 GAMES and got 25 million dollars for it.

Like I said a few weeks, has anyone EVER received as much money for such a small amount of work?

Lin is worth much more than 25m dollars. His jerseys sells alone will net that he made the Knicks a **** ton of money the mintue they would of matched he would of already been worth it.

Really a terrible move by the Knicks for marketability alone. Im sure the Rockets owner is thrilled he just got a money train for only 25m he will likley bring 100m+ in global revenue in just next year.

If Simon wasn't such a "neighborly" owner Lin maybe could of made him all the money he lost in the past few years but good old Simon isnt that kind of guy wont go after RFA .

I think Lin is a better fit with the Rockets than the Knicks anyway Mike Woodson wasnt gonna let him play his game.

Jerome James wasn't making the Knicks 500m+ in revenue based on a 3 week period so the comparison is terrible.

if making the Knicks 500 million is small work I would like to see large work lol.

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Re: Melo Knocks Lin's Offer

He might be worth it in the short-term, but he's going to come back to Earth. and be seen as a ridiculously awful contract before its all said and done, at which point, you won't even be able move his stuff in China.

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Re: Melo Knocks Lin's Offer

He might be worth it in the short-term, but he's going to come back to Earth. and be seen as a ridiculously awful contract before its all said and done, at which point, you won't even be able move his stuff in China.

I dont care if with LT payments he cost 70+m he is more than worth it. Basketball is a business you cant just judge on court play for a players worth. Guys like Kobe/Drose/LBJ/Lin ECT are worth so much more than they get paid just based on the revenues they draw.

Lin can suck the next 3 years and it doesn't matter fans will still come China will tune in and he will still be a global phenom.

When Lin is starting in the all-star game next year over CP3 you will see how much he is worth because of his off court value.